Newport
Nearly half of Newport's employed residents work from home, with 48.5% reporting WFH, a notable feature of a 9,659-person coastal suburb. The median age is 46, which is 6 years above the national comparison, while household income sits at the 92.1st percentile. That combination supports established wealth but also points to an aging trajectory. Newport sits in the same coastal comparison set as nearby Avalon Beach and Bilgola Plateau, yet its 63.5% separate-house share makes detached living the defining housing choice, with 27.2% apartments providing a lower-maintenance alternative.
Population
9,659
Median Age
46.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,479/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
93
Homebuyers are choosing between 63.5% separate houses, 27.2% apartments and 7.7% semi-detached dwellings, while 38.4% of homes contain 4 or more bedrooms. The $3,000 monthly mortgage indicator represents 27.9% of household income, and mortgage stress is flagged false. A $600 weekly rent provides a useful holding-cost comparison for buyers who may need to rent before purchasing. With household income at the 92.1st percentile, Newport sits above the national income distribution, although the 40.0% outright ownership rate points to an established owner base. Compare exact properties carefully because house size, tenure and coastal positioning can produce wide price differences.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing between 63.5% separate houses, 27.2% apartments and 7.7% semi-detached dwellings, while 38.4% of homes contain 4 or more bedrooms. The $3,000 monthly mortgage indicator represents 27.9% of household income, and mortgage stress is flagged false. A $600 weekly rent provides a useful holding-cost comparison for buyers who may need to rent before purchasing. With household income at the 92.1st percentile, Newport sits above the national income distribution, although the 40.0% outright ownership rate points to an established owner base. Compare exact properties carefully because house size, tenure and coastal positioning can produce wide price differences.
For Investors
Newport has a 22.9% renting share, a $600 weekly median rent and a 7.4% vacancy rate, creating a rental market that needs careful pricing rather than automatic assumptions about scarcity. Household income at the 92.1st percentile is above the national distribution, which can support tenant capacity, while 48.5% working from home may favour well-equipped apartments and houses. Development activity is high at 89 applications in 12 months, increasing the potential for renovations and incremental supply. The forecast trend is 2.37% annually and is driven by internal migration, but rent growth of 35.0% and an Active gentrification score of 59 should be weighed against the suburb's aging trajectory.
Development Activity
Total DAs
578
Last 12 Months
93
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+17.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Newport
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Demographics
Newport's median age of 46 is 6 years above the national comparison, and 45.3% of residents hold a university qualification, 15.2 percentage points above the national figure. Overseas-born residents account for 23.0%, only 1.4 points above the national comparison, while English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts of 4,601, 1,350 and 1,304 give the suburb an Anglo-leaning profile. No religion is recorded for 4,511 people and Christianity for 4,454. Couples with children make up 45.4% of families, compared with 41.9% couples without children. With 78.4% staying at the same address and 21.6% turnover, established households are a stronger feature than rapid churn.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
63.5%
Houses
7.7%
Townhouse
27.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Newport has a predominantly owner-held housing profile: 40.0% of dwellings are owned outright, 36.1% are mortgaged and 22.9% are rented. Compared with its high-income context, the tenure pattern points to substantial housing equity, although the $3,000 monthly mortgage indicator still represents 27.9% of household income. Separate houses account for 63.5%, apartments 27.2% and semi-detached homes 7.7%. The bedroom mix is weighted toward larger dwellings, with 38.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 30.8% containing 3 bedrooms. This supports family demand but also means buyers should compare maintenance, access and layout rather than treating every dwelling as equivalent.
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $600.
$850
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $1,250 · units $775
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$1,126
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.4%
Unoccupied
287
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.4%
Couples with children
41.9%
Couples, no children
11.6%
Single parent
2,768
Total families
Economy & Employment
Newport's employment base combines professional work with practical local industries. Professional and technology businesses account for 16.2% of industry employment, followed by construction at 12.9%, healthcare at 12.8%, education at 11.2% and retail at 6.1%. The occupational mix includes 1,480 professionals, 1,096 managers and 662 trades workers, helping explain the household income percentile of 92.1. Labour-force participation is 65.7%, unemployment is 3.2% and full-time work accounts for 54.9% of employment, with 1,822 part-time workers also recorded. Socioeconomic scores are consistently strong: IEO is decile 9, while IER, IRSD and IRSAD are all decile 10. These above-average measures align with professional employment and high household earnings.
Unemployment
3.2%
Labour Force
5,329
Unemployed
171
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.9%
Part-time
35.3%
Participation
65.7%
Employed
5,158
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.3%
Postgraduate
10.5%
Born Overseas
23.0%
Dwellings
3,579
Transport to Work
Newport is highly suited to residents who can work locally or from home, with 48.5% reporting WFH. Transport is car-oriented: 45.0% drive to work, compared with 1.5% using public transport and 2.9% walking or cycling, so daily access is less transit-led than in many inner suburbs. Newport Public School provides 1 government primary-school option within the suburb; families should check enrolment zones and secondary-school travel against the exact address. IRSAD is in decile 10, above most socioeconomic areas, and only 2.8% of residents need assistance with core activities. Volunteering is 19.1%, supporting local participation. For safety decisions, compare current NSW Police incident data rather than treating an IRSAD decile 10 as a crime measure.
Drive
45.0%
Public Transport
1.5%
Walk / Cycle
2.9%
Work from Home
48.5%
Population Forecast
+2.37%/yr
(+431 people/yr)
EstablishedNewport's forecast trend is 2.37% annual growth, with internal migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 36.1% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Aging, marked by a 5.9 percentage point rise in the senior share and a 0.6 point fall in the young share. Gentrification is rated Active with a score of 59, although the separate shift indicator records a score of 34 and an Early signs stage. Rent growth of 35.0% adds pressure to the housing market. Compared with a younger, expansion-led suburb, Newport's growth is more likely to reflect incoming established households and changing tenure demand than a rapid rise in family formation.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+148
Net Internal / yr
+538
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +56% since 2011, Net internal migration +538/yr, Accelerating: 6% → 47%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Newport compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newport a good suburb to live in?
Newport suits households seeking coastal housing, high incomes and a strong work-from-home pattern. It has 9,659 residents, a median age of 46 and 48.5% WFH. Household income ranks at the 92.1st percentile, above the national distribution, while car use is higher than public transport use at 45.0% versus 1.5%.
What is the median house price in Newport?
Check current settled sales for Newport's median house price rather than inferring it from rent. The key housing context is $600 weekly rent, 63.5% separate houses and 38.4% of dwellings with 4 or more bedrooms. Compared with a simple apartment benchmark, this mix can produce a wide range of sale values.
What schools are in Newport?
Newport Public School is the local government primary option identified in Newport. A 1-school local listing is narrower than a full primary and secondary network, so families should compare enrolment zones, year-level coverage and travel times before choosing an address. School sector and type should be confirmed directly with the school.
Is Newport safe?
Use current NSW Police incident data and recent local reports to assess safety, because an IRSAD decile of 10 measures socioeconomic advantage rather than crime. Newport's household income percentile of 92.1 is above the national distribution, but income and safety are separate comparisons. Check the exact street and time period before making a decision.
Is Newport good for property investment?
Newport has investment positives, including 22.9% renters, $600 weekly rent, 2.37% annual forecast growth and 89 development applications in 12 months. The 7.4% vacancy rate requires careful property selection and pricing. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, while household income sits above the national distribution at the 92.1st percentile.
How is Newport's population changing?
Newport has 9,659 residents today, while population change across the wider area is forecast at 36.1% over 10 years. Growth runs at 2.37% annually and is driven by internal migration. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.9 points and the young share down 0.6 points, a different pattern than a youth-led growth suburb.
What development is happening in Newport?
Newport recorded 89 development applications over 12 months, indicating substantial ongoing activity. Recent examples include dwelling-house alterations, additions and modification applications. Compared with a suburb recording only a handful of applications, this volume may create more renovation activity and incremental housing change, although each proposal should be checked for approval status and final scope.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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